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Greene, Jan of London

Posted by on April 9, 2013

GreeneJan Greene’s Opus

Original Release:  June 30 1949

Unrated: Comedy/Action/Drama/Adventure +

Running Time 23,294 Days

 

 

Conceived & Original Production by:

Robert Walton (Wally) Featherston – d.1981

Phyllis J. Featherston (nee: Wing) – d.2006

Cast: (In Order of Appearance)

Robert Featherston – Sibling – Ottawa, Ontario

Carol Bishop – Sibling – Palm Desert, California

Phyllis Beelen – Sibling – Ottawa, Ontario

Jason Wetstein – Son – Kitchener, Ontario

David Greene – Husband (current) – London, Ontario

Megan Griffith-Greene – Step Daughter – Toronto, Ontario

Alexis DeCastro – Step Daughter – Toronto, Ontario

Sherman T. Greene – Bulldog – London, Ontario

Produced & Directed by: Jan Greene

Synopsis: Janice Margaret Featherston was born June 30, 1949 into a military family and spent her early years on her grandparents’ farm while her father served his country in Korea. Following his return from the war, the family led a typical military nomad life with postings in Petawawa, Winnipeg and Ottawa among others. She became the typical ‘Army Brat’ and maintained the ‘Brat’ part well beyond the early years.

Following her graduation from Woodroffe High in Ottawa (’68), Jan attended the University of Western Ontario where she was granted a Bachelor of Music, Honors in Music Education (’72) and a Diploma in Education, Post Baccalaureate Program, Althouse College (’73). Armed with her unstoppable desire to teach High School music, Jan responded to a note on the bulletin board at Althouse and soon became one of the founding faculty of what has become the world-renowned Music Industry Arts program at Fanshawe College. During her tenure, she touched the lives of the vast majority of the students that passed through the halls, many of whom have gone on to be some of the most creative and influential leaders of the international music industry.

Jan was principled woman who wasn’t afraid to stand up for what she believed and did so regularly with an amazing combination of tenacity and compassion. She was true leader whose greatest joy was watching others grow and flower, a real scrapper; who won every battle she took on, except one. The family would like to thank Dr. Michael Borrie and the team at the Aging Brain and Memory Clinic at Parkwood Hospital, Betsy Little and everyone at the Alzheimer Society London and Middlesex, and all the staffs at both Horizon Place Retirement Residence and McGarrell Place Long Term Care for all their compassionate and professional support throughout this ordeal.

A remembrance will be held at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, London Ontario between 7:00 and 9:00 PM on Friday April 12. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer Society London & Middlesex www.alzheimerlondon.ca.

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Déry, Steve Const.

Posted by on March 7, 2013

Dery Steve

 

Déry, Steve Const. – Passed away tragically in the line of duty, on March 2nd, 2013 at the age of 27. Loving son of Gilles and Céline. Dear brother of Mathieu and Benoit (Joelle Martin), best friend and life partner of Amanda Tukirqi. Steve will be greatly missed by his grandparents André and Gilberte Déry, his uncles, aunts, cousins, colleagues and friends. The family will receive relatives and friends at Heritage Funeral Home, 2871 St. Joseph Blvd., Orléans, on Friday, March 8th, 2013 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 9th, 2013 at the Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica, 385 Sussex Dr. Ottawa. Condolences and donations may be made at: www.heritagefh.ca

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Déry, Steve Const. – C’est avec regret  que nous annonçons le tragique décès de Steve survenu le 2 mars 2013, à l’âge de 27 ans. Fils bien aimé de Gilles et Céline et frère adoré et admiré de Mathieu et Benoit (Joelle Martin), partenaire de vie et meilleur ami d’Amanda Tukirqi. Il laisse dans le deuil ses grands-parents André et Gilberte Déry ainsi  plusieurs oncles, tantes, cousins, cousines, collègues et ami(e)s. La famille recevra parents et amis le vendredi 8 mars 2013, de 10 h à 12h, de 14h à 16h et de 17h à 21h au salon funéraire Héritage, 2871, boul. St?Joseph, à Orléans. La cérémonie religieuse aura lieu à la Basilique-Cathédrale Notre-Dame d’Ottawa, 385 promenade Sussex à 11h le samedi 9 mars 2013. Les messages de condoléances peuvent être faits au site: www.heritagefh.ca

 

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PLAIN: Gerald of Corunna

Posted by on November 21, 2012

Suddenly, on November 19, 2012. On his home territory of Aamjiwnaang, Gerald was taken to his heavenly home. He is survived by his loving children Gerald Nicholas Jr., Dorothy Gilbert, and life-long friend Norien Plain. Doting grandfather to: Terrance, Tiffany, Brandon, Tyler, Kirra, Tianna, Tristan, Rihanna, and Clayton. Greatly missed by brothers and sisters, Susanna Agounie of Walpole Island, Wilson (Ada) of Aamjiwnaang, Helena Annabelle (Griff) Cornelius of Oneida, Iva Marie (Ken) Simcoe of Rama First Nation, Joseph (Debbie) of Aamjiwnaang, Diana Williams and her partner Harley Peters of Walpole Island, brother-in-law Norman Shawnoo of Kettle Point. Predeceased by parents Aylmer (1990) and Emma (1979), brothers, Wilfred (1971), Burton (1974) and sisterin ; Dorothy Shawnoo (2005). He will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at the Maawn Doosh Gumig (Community Centre) 1972 Virgil Avenue on Saturday, November 24, 2012, at 1:00 p.m. Interment to follow in the Aamjiwnaang First Nation Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Community Centre on Friday, November 23, 2012, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations, monetary or food can be made to the Inn of The Good Shepherd.

THE D.J. ROBB FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE

102 N. Victoria St.

Sarnia, ON., N7T 5W9

Memories and messages of condolence may be sent through djrobb@cogeco.net

 

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ROONEY, Mackenzie of Capreol

Posted by on September 7, 2012

                                      

The family announces with sorrow her death in Capreol Monday, August 6, 2012 at the age of 16 years. Loving daughter of Daniel and Tammy (née Beleznay) Rooney of Capreol. Beloved granddaughter of Pat and Doug Beleznay, Myrtle Rooney (née Lawson), Gordon Rooney (Jennifer) and great-granddaughter of Rose Starks, Katherine Semko and Jessie Lawson. Dear niece of Michael (Flo), Dion (Tammie) and Kelly Beleznay, Travis (Aryn) and Troy Rooney. Sadly missed by her cousins Irelynn, Lawson, Kennedy, Avery Rooney and Connor Beleznay. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Cooperative Funeral Home, 4570 St-Joseph St., Hanmer, Monday, August 13, 2012 from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9:30 p.m. A funeral service will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Cooperative Funeral Home Chapel, Hanmer, reception to follow at the Capreol Legion located at 16 Young St, Capreol. Donations (by cheque only) to the Mackenzie Rooney Memorial Art Scholarschip would be greatly appreciated.

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Kitchen, Bill (former NHL Player and Ottawa 67′s defenceman and Tim Horton’s Franchisee)

Posted by on August 1, 2012

Unexpectedly at his cottage, Monday, July 30, 2012 at the age of 51. Beloved husband and best friend of Lesley Holmes. Proud and loving father of Nicholas, Emilie, Mackenzie and Rylee. Cherished son of Jean and the late William Kitchen. Dear brother of Mike (Jill), Kathy (Bob Wray) and Keith (Jenn Jones). Bill will be fondly remembered for his love of life, family, friends and community. He will be sadly missed by everyone he touched throughout his life. Lest we forget Bill’s memory, the family is requesting that those attending share any stories, memories and photographs which will be added to a scrapbook for his children. Friends are invited to visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street (at O’Connor) on Thursday, August 2, 2012 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. A Celebration of Bill’s life will be held Friday, August 3. Please visit www.mcgarryfamily.ca for time and location. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

“It’s not the years in your life,
but the life in your years”
-Bill Kitchen

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John “Jack” D. McNamara of Ottawa (former President of Archer Daniels Midland Company)

Posted by on July 30, 2012

 

It is with much heartache, after a short but valiant fight with cancer, we sadly announce the passing of our beloved John. John was surrounded by his family when he took God’s hand. John was born in Toronto Canada where he, after many long years of working days and going to school at night, graduated with a degree in Engineering from Ryerson University. John began his career at Proctor & Gamble in 1972 in the Oilseed Processing Division. John served with the company until 1980.

From 1980 to 1985 John acted as Director of Marketing for Maple Leaf Monarch, a joint venture company of Unilever and Canadian Pacific. In 1985 John joined Archer Daniels Midland Company and progressively held several management positions before being named as President of ADM Agri Industries Ltd., the Canadian subsidiary in 1992.

In 1997 John became an elected officer of Archer Daniels Midland Company and was promoted to group Vice President of ADM and President of North America Oilseed Processing. One year later John accepted and served as Global President of Archer Daniels Midland Company, a U.S. Fortune 100 Company with operations worldwide.
In 2004, John returned to Canada and founded Kompass Commodities International Inc., an agricultural and food ingredient brokerage business focused on the flow of goods in North America and Europe where John served as President and CEO. John held the position of President and CEO of McNamara and Associates where his over 30 years of experience in agriculture and the food industry were very beneficial to the private and public sectors.

What was to become John’s last adventure was when he was instrumental in the development of the TRT ETGO De Quebec, Inc. investment. John was President and CEO of Twin Rivers Technologies Holding Co. at the time the project was developed. Seeing the plant’s completion and its start-up, it was then John said he was ready for retirement.
John loved playing golf with the boys even more so when they doubled their bets at the 18th hole. He only accepted payment when the wives were present – what a guy. John loved his family and enjoyed special family trips and time together. Traveling was something John and his wife, Lynn, did often and both have seen much and experienced many beautiful memories. Being truly Irish, John, could find a pub anywhere around the world where he truly enjoyed a good pint of Smithwicks. John was an incredibly funny, caring, loving husband, father, grandfather, step-father, step-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. His sense of humor was timeless and his ability to help others was immense. We will all miss his amazing smile and the mischievous twinkle in his eyes.

John leaves behind his best friend and loving wife, Lynn, children, Kerri, Cindi (Steve), Sean (Lisa); mother Reta (step-father Vic deceased), step-mother Ann, father Pat (deceased), brothers Patty (deceased) and Michael (Catherine and family), step-sisters Maureen, Mary (Clive), step-children Marc (Marissa), Jamie (John), grandchildren Brandon, Spencer, Kyle, Liam, Finn, step-grandchildren MacKenzie, Morgan, Mason, Marley, mother of his children Jean Porter Gagnon, nieces Coleen, Lori, Lanna, family Wilf and Eileen Walsh of Manchester England, and our Derry family of Northern Ireland. We also want to thank our dear friends Regan and Cathy, John and Moreen, Walt and Debbie, Mike and Heidi and so many more friends for all the love and support. Your friendship and kindness has made this unbearable time more bearable. Many thanks to Dr. Dimasco and staff of Jacksonville, Florida, doctors Aboo, Splinter, Coulombe and staff for all you have done for John and his family.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to our nephew, Johnathan’s continuous care: C/O M. Bennett, 1750 Ada Court, Pickering, Ontario, L1V 2Z1 or to The Lustgarten Foundation, 1111 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714.

Friends are invited to visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse Playfair, McGarry Funeral Home, 315 McLeod St. (at O’Connor) on Thursday August 2nd from 2 to 4pm and 7 to 9pm. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Friday August 3rd at 11:30 am followed by a reception at the family home.

Condolences, Tributes and Donations 

www.mcgarryfamily.ca 

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